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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.41, 171.65 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.41, 171.65 and 83.97 is: 125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.41 : 171.65 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.41/171.65 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.41x = 171.65 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.41x = 14,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413.66/114.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.98

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